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Aisha Wahab takes office — ending the vacancy in California’s 14th Congressional District

On Sept. 2, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Aisha Wahab (D-Calif.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in California’s 14th Congressional District.

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Rep. Aisha Wahab, D-Calif., poses with Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in the Capitol on Wednesday during her ceremonial swearing in. The California Democrat won the special election on Aug. 18 to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned on April 14, in the state’s 14th District. She is the first…

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Everton Blair defeats late Rep. Scott’s daughter in Georgia special election

Democrat Everton Blair has won the special election to succeed the late Democratic Rep. David Scott, becoming the first openly gay man elected to Congress from Georgia. With more than 95 percent of votes counted, Blair, a former chair of the Gwinnett County school board, was leading fellow Democrat Marcye…

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From Kabul to Capitol Hill: Aisha Wahab’s historic win drives Democrats left

Aisha Wahab made history as the first Afghan-American elected to the U.S. Congress. Her victory highlights a significant leftward shift within the Democratic Party. This progressive surge is evident in other recent primary contest wins across the nation. The movement reflects a younger, more diverse, and immigrant-led political force.

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From Kabul to US Congress, Aisha Wahab gives Dems a nudge to the left

Aisha Wahab, who is of Afghan-American descent, made history by being the first to be elected to the U.S. Congress following a special election. Her success underscores a significant and evolving shift towards progressive values within the Democratic Party, particularly reflected in recent primary victories across various states. This rise…

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Trump talks up White House ballroom and says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’ – as it happened

President in South Carolina celebrates supreme court’s temporary order to allow construction to continue and discusses war in Iran

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Progressive defies millions in AIPAC-linked spending to win Swalwell’s old seat

California state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve out the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term after securing victory

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Progressive Aisha Wahab wins California special election for Swalwell’s seat

California state Sen. Aisha Wahab has won the special election to succeed Democratic former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April amid allegations of sexual misconduct. With more than 95 percent of the vote counted, Wahab was leading fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez, the president of the Bay Area Rapid Transit…

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Progressive Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell seat

State senator beats rival Melissa Hernandez and will replace US congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claims

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Republicans reportedly fear datacenter backlash could cost them Ohio Senate seat – as it happened

Jon Husted campaign reportedly concerned that rival Sherrod Brown successfully channelling outrage over energy-guzzling facilities

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California primary election 2026 today: Top candidates, where do I vote in California, polling place locator, complete voting guide

California's 14th Congressional District voters head to polls on August 18, 2026. State Senator Aisha Wahab and BART Board President Melissa Hernandez compete for the seat. The winner will serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell's congressional term. Both Democrats will also face each other in November for the full term.…

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Aipac-linked Super Pacs spend millions in California to thwart progressive candidate

More than $5m in recent weeks have been spent in ads targeting Aisha Wahab and in support of Melissa Hernandez

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Trump’s kingmaker power faces its biggest test yet as billion-dollar primaries explode across America

Trump has been at the center of this year’s midterm campaigns, and his influence will be tested in different ways on Tuesday as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries

The Independent UK

Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday's elections

US President Donald Trump's endorsements face crucial tests in Republican primaries across Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Democratic contests highlight divisions between progressives and moderates. Voters in these states are heading to the polls to decide key races. The power of Trump's backing is being measured against significant campaign spending…

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Thousands of Afghans face expulsion from US as Trump removes protections

‘Profound concern’ as administration says Afghanistan safe to return to despite dangers posed by Taliban regime

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Ban on caste discrimination deemed ‘unnecessary’ by California governor

Activists in the state are dealt a blow as Gavin Newsom says the state’s laws already offer civil rights protections

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‘Once we win California, the nation is next’: what a caste discrimination ban means for Americans

State bill would address trauma by amending housing, labor and education codes to prohibit discrimination, leaders say

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California passes bill banning caste-based discrimination

Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.

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California poised to become first US state to ban caste discrimination

Bill gives added protections to those hailing from Nepal, India and Bangladesh and is awaiting the governor’s signature to become law

The Independent UK

California lawmakers vote to become first state to ban caste-based discrimination

California lawmakers have voted to outlaw discrimination based on caste

Tribune News Service

California bill to ban caste bias progresses in Assembly. Here’s how it has changed

A state bill to bolster California’s civil rights protections by banning caste discrimination cleared a major obstacle Wednesday, passing through the Assembly Judiciary Committee by a 9-0 vote after some language changes.

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Advocates call for 911 changes. Police have mixed feelings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A mountain of evidence shows police often fail to respond properly to people experiencing a mental health crisis. It can lead to avoidable deaths and criminalization of mental illness, especially among people of color.

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Modi’s visit focuses attention on caste discrimination in US

Hindu nationalist PM is a divisive figure at home and prejudice based on India’s hereditary classes has extended to Indian American communities

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In California’s anti-caste legislation, a big win for workplace diversity

The home turf of big tech companies, California has recorded a victory for all its caste-oppressed people as the California State Senate voted 34-1 to pass a legislation putting a ban on caste-based discrimination.

The Independent UK

California’s anti-caste bill clears major legislative hurdle: ‘We’ve hit a nerve’

‘Caste is an invisible shackle placed on people at birth’

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